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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,396.76, 386,954.16 and 153,073.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,396.76, 386,954.16 and 153,073.32 is: 211,244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,396.76 : 386,954.16 = 153,073.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,396.76/386,954.16 = 153,073.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,396.76x = 386,954.16 × 153,073.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,396.76x = 59,232,357,959.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,232,357,959.01/280,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,244.80

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